Late Gómez Strike Completes Vasco da Gama Comeback Win Over São Paulo
CR Vasco da Gama staged a late turnaround to defeat São Paulo FC 2–1 on matchday 12 of the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, with substitute Carlos Gómez striking in the 88th minute.
São Paulo made the brighter start and were rewarded after just 10 minutes. Luciano found the net to give the visitors a 1–0 lead, a goal that allowed the Tricolor to control the early phases of the game.
Vasco responded after the interval with a flurry of substitutions that changed the dynamic. At half-time, Adson replaced Tchê Tchê and José Rodríguez came on for Paulo Henrique. Further changes followed on 62 minutes as Claudio Spinelli and Brenner entered in place of Johan Rojas and David, adding fresh attacking options for the home side.
The pressure finally paid off in the 72nd minute when Vasco were awarded a penalty. Rodríguez, who had only come on in the second half, converted from the spot to level the score at 1–1 and swing the momentum firmly in Vasco’s favour.
São Paulo tried to respond with their own substitutions, including the introductions of Perivan, Maik, Wendell, Felipe Negrucci and Gonzalo Tapia, but it was Vasco who found the decisive moment. In the 88th minute, Gómez struck from open play, finishing a move created by Brenner to complete the comeback and make it 2–1.
The match also saw bookings for Cédric and Alan Franco of São Paulo, while Vasco goalkeeper Léo Jardim received a yellow card in the closing stages. No further detailed statistics or match events beyond goals, substitutions and bookings were available from the official data.
The victory gives Vasco an important three points in the regular-season clash, while São Paulo are left to reflect on a lead that slipped away in the final minutes.
Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Standings
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
SE Palmeiras
|
14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 11 | 13 | 33 | D W W D W |
| 2 |
CR Flamengo
|
13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 26 | 12 | 14 | 27 | D W W W W |
| 3 |
Fluminense FC
|
14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 18 | 5 | 26 | L W W L D |
| 4 |
São Paulo FC
|
14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 13 | 6 | 24 | D W L L W |
| 5 |
CA Paranaense
|
14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 23 | D W L W L |
| 6 |
EC Bahia
|
13 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 16 | 3 | 22 | D D L W L |
| 7 |
RB Bragantino
|
14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 20 | W L W L W |
| 8 |
Coritiba FBC
|
14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 16 | 17 | -1 | 19 | L L W D D |
| 9 |
EC Vitória
|
13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 18 | W L D W D |
| 10 |
Botafogo FR
|
13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 25 | 26 | -1 | 17 | L D W D W |
| 11 |
CA Mineiro
|
14 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 17 | 20 | -3 | 17 | W L L L W |
| 12 |
SC Internacional
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 | 14 | 0 | 17 | W D L D W |
| 13 |
CR Vasco da Gama
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 20 | 21 | -1 | 17 | D L W D L |
| 14 |
Grêmio FBPA
|
14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 15 | 16 | -1 | 17 | D W L D D |
| 15 |
Cruzeiro EC
|
14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 24 | -6 | 16 | L W W W L |
| 16 |
Santos FC
|
14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 19 | 22 | -3 | 15 | D D L W L |
| 17 |
SC Corinthians Paulista
|
14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 10 | 13 | -3 | 15 | L W D D L |
| 18 |
Mirassol FC
|
13 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 15 | 19 | -4 | 12 | W L W L L |
| 19 |
Clube do Remo
|
14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 24 | -9 | 11 | W L L D D |
| 20 |
Chapecoense AF
|
13 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 26 | -13 | 8 | L L L L D |
